# Artistic Gouache Painting: Animals and Plant Life | Domestika

> A course by Alejandra Caballero · Illustration · Beginner
> 14 lessons (2h 16m) · 95% of the 22 student ratings are positive

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of gouache and learn how to create unique animal portraits accompanied by botanical elements. Throughout this course, Alejandra Caballero, an artist specializing in gouache, will teach you everything from the basics of this medium to how to develop a personal style. You will explore how to find inspiration in nature and simplify forms to sketch animals, ultimately creating a final project that reflects your own taste for color and shapes. The course is designed to help you master both technique and creativity in creating expressive and vibrant portraits.

Alejandra has worked with renowned galleries such as Nucleus Portland and WOW x WOW, and has collaborated on illustrations for books and commissions. Her passion for animals and nature shines through in her work, and she will now guide you through this creative process step by step.

## Who is this online course for?

This course is aimed at anyone interested in learning to paint with gouache, especially those looking to explore animal and plant illustration. No prior experience is necessary, just an interest in painting and drawing, and a willingness to experiment with this medium.

## What is this course's project?

You will create an animal portrait accompanied by botanical elements using gouache, developing your own style through the process and playing with shapes and colors.

## Requirements and materials

All you need are gouache paints, watercolor paper, brushes, and basic drawing materials. A water container, painting palette, and optional materials such as Photoshop and a lightbox are also recommended.

## Content

### Introduction

In this unit I will share with you my career as an artist, my experiences as an independent artist, what motivates and inspires me about gouache.

 I will also share with you artistic references that have influenced me and helped inspire me on my path.

### Bases

In this unit we will prepare to work on our Final Project. To do so, I will first show you the materials we will need to carry it out and you will learn the basic elements of gouache painting.

 I will also teach you a little bit of color theory. Finally, I will show you how I make my drawings and sketches, and I will give you some tips for sketching animals.

### Production of the course project

In this unit we will develop our painting with gouache. First we will collect references for the painting and I will teach you how to make a mood board, then we will make the sketch, then we will print it to transfer it to the final paper and we will begin to add color with our gouaches.

### Tips and advice

In this Unit I share with you some tips for creativity and I will also give you some advice for making commissions if that is something that interests you.

## Audio and subtitles

**Audio:** Spanish, English, French, id, Italian, Portuguese, ro, Turkish

**Subtitles:** Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch, Turkish, ro, id

[Artistic Gouache Painting: Animals and Plant Life](https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/4240-artistic-gouache-painting-animals-and-plant-life)